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The People-Pleasing Trap: How Laura Henshaw escaped it (and how you can too)

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Mar 12, 2025
Laura Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of the KIC app, shares her journey from people-pleasing to empowered leadership. She highlights how seeking approval can hinder growth and offers strategies for authentic feedback. Laura emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-respect over kindness, revealing that not everyone will like your decisions. She also discusses balancing work and personal life while managing emotional responses during difficult conversations. With insights from her experience, she inspires listeners to shift their perspectives and build confidence through personal mantras.
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INSIGHT

Need to Be Liked Limits Leaders

  • Laura Henshaw realized her need to be liked was hindering her leadership potential.
  • She understood that leading in fear to be liked prevents giving essential feedback and driving the business.
ADVICE

Aim For Respect, Not Likes

  • Seek respect rather than being liked to improve leadership impact.
  • Accept that not everyone will like your decisions; focus on leading with empathy and clarity.
ADVICE

Clear Feedback Is Kindness

  • Give feedback clearly and without the "shit sandwich" method to ensure the real message is delivered.
  • Understand that clear feedback is an act of kindness and helps people grow professionally.
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